HC Group Inc. — Capital/Financing Update 2014

Nov 27, 2014

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HC INTERNATIONAL, INC. 慧聰網有限公司[*]

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(Main Board Stock Code: 2280)

COMPLETION OF THE ISSUE OF HK$780,000,000 5.00% CONVERTIBLE BONDS DUE 2019

As Sole Global Coordinator and Lead Joint Bookrunner

As Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners

• For identification purposes only

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The Board is pleased to announce that the issue of the Bonds has been completed on 27 November 2014.

Reference is made to the announcement of the Company dated 20 November 2014 (the “ Announcement ”) in relation to the issue of the Bonds. Capitalised terms used in this announcement shall have the same meanings as those defined in the Announcement unless the context requires otherwise.

The Board is pleased to announce that the issue of the Bonds in the principal amount of HK$780,000,000 has been completed on 27 November 2014. The estimated net proceeds from the Subscription of the Bonds, after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated expenses payable in connection with the Bond Issue, amount to approximately HK$761,629,000. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the issue of the Bonds for potential acquisitions or investments, micro-finance business expansion and general corporate purposes. The net price for each Conversion Share is estimated to be approximately HK$11.36 (subject to adjustments). The Bonds are expected to be listed on the Stock Exchange on 28 November 2014.

By Order of the Board HC International, Inc. Guo Jiang Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

Beijing, the PRC, 27 November 2014

As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises:

• Mr. Guo Fansheng (Executive Director and Chairman)

• Mr. Guo Jiang (Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer)

• Mr. Lee Wee Ong (Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer)

• Mr. Yang Ning (Executive Director and President)

• Mr. Li Jianguang (Non-executive Director)

• Mr. Guo Wei (Non-executive Director)

• Mr. Zhang Ke (Independent non-executive Director)

• Mr. Xiang Bing (Independent non-executive Director)

• Mr. Zhang Tim Tianwei (Independent non-executive Director)

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